William Howison

William Howison or Howieson ARSA (1798-1850) was a Scottish engraver of note in the early 19th century.

He was born in Edinburgh and educated at George Heriot's School.

[1] He was originally apprenticed to an engraver named Wilson and later worked under William Home Lizars.

In the 1830s he is listed as living and working at 227 High Street on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

The grave lies in the northern half of the graveyard, towards the west side, against the sunken vault.

Photo of part of an engraving after Sir George Harvey P.R.S.A. (1806-1876) by William Howison A.R.S.A. (1798-1850), Curlers, 1838, on chine appliqué, published by A. Hill, Edinburgh, 1838
The grave of William Howison, Greyfriars Kirkyard